Exora as a workhorse, anyone?

Many of the Exora owners wonder, whether is it suitable to take Exora to work?

My experience for past 2 weeks driving Exora to work showed the answer is a big - YES!


Why?

After owning the Exora for almost a year (I bought December, 2012), I was reluctant to take Exora to work due to its size and weight. I drive my old Iswara 1.3 manual to work for its light clutch and agility. It is until recently when it got a bad lower arm bush and bearing problem and I have no time to fix it.

Same as many people, the biggest reason of not taking the monster to work is, I afraid of its maneuverability in the drastic morning traffic and its capability to keep up with cars. Still, I have not much choice.

The next day, I took my 7-seater to work and I continue to take it to a ride for 2 consecutive weeks.

And... time proves me wrong. YES indeed this car is a bit heavy, but when you are taking it to work, its slow pace acceleration actually calms you in the stressful traffic. The good thing about the Exora is that, it has great sound proof and nice stereo system. Its has great suspensions thus making sure you sit comfortably in the cabin while enjoying your favorite music. It gives a sense of calm to start your work day. And, surprising it is no slouch either, at least not as bad as others complaining about its power.

Looking at the cars from the mirror, the Exora has no problem throwing cars behind. Its accelerates steadily and linear, and able to achieve your desire speed fast. This is especially true when there's only driver in the car. It feels lively (perhaps manual transmission) and mature.

The serenity offered by the Exora immediately injects anti-stress hormones into your bloodstream. It will make sure you stay calm and relax to start your day of work, and to go home with smile in your face.

So guys, why not start driving your Exora to work, and confirm what I say is true.

Exora weekend getaway trip: Bukit Tinggi detour

I just back from Bukit Tinggi, Pahang trip with my new Exora last Saturday. I consider this is a light trip because only in the car I have only 2 adults (My wife & I) and my baby on board.

It was in the afternoon when we start our journey and the day was dark. I got my tank filled up with RM50 petrol (Ron95) at the Caltrex station and got my donuts inflated at 35psi (this is preset psi when I first got my car) to offer better handling.

Initially I thought Bukit Tinggi is a alpine but it proofs me wrong when it returned with just some hilly twists and bumps. In fact Bukit Tinggi is not really a sloppy hill because I can proof it with my Exora because those sloppy bends be tackled in just 3rd gear, although some occasional overtaking might need a more powerful 2nd gear but most of the time I don't need it.